Alpha Chi Omega - Epsilon Lambda Chapter @ UTA

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Alpha Chi Omega's
Philanthropy

Alpha Chi Omega Foundation

Your gifts to the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation support educational programs for our 132 collegiate chapters and educational & charitable assistance for our 100,000+ [plus] alumnae members.

The Foundation supports the mission of the Fraternity – to provide lifetime opportunities for friendship, leadership, learning & service – by raising & disbursing funds for charitable & educational grants. Alpha Chi Omega recommends that the majority of all fund-raising proceeds be contributed to the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation.

The Alpha Chi Omega Foundation raises funds from members & their families, collegiate & alumnae chapters, friends, & investments.

Our Mission Statement

To encourage our membership to provide support to victims of domestic violence through auspices of agencies providing services to victims and to assist in the development and implementation of educational programs and hands-on activities designed to eliminate domestic violence.

The Foundation supports educational programs for victims of domestic violence as well as hands-on support at the local community level where personal involvement can make a difference.

Grants go to various agencies providing services to victims as well as to provide development and implementation of educational programs for members.

MacDowell Colony – 1911

The MacDowell Colony, located in Peterborough, New Hampshire, was Alpha Chi Omega’s first altruistic project and upholds our tradition of excellence in the fine arts. Founded in 1907 by Mrs. Edward MacDowell (Zeta, New England Conservatory of Music), established writers, painters, sculptors, photographers and composers are eligible to study here. Colony fellows work in studios scattered throughout the six hundred acres of field and woods. One of the studios, Star Studio, was built in 1911 with funds from the Fraternity and has been maintained ever since that time. Professionals who have studied here include Leonard Bernstein, Willa Cather, Thorton Wilder and James Baldwin. Each year the MacDowell Colony receives financial assistance to maintain Alpha Chi’s Star Studio and fund scholarships for artists who could not otherwise reside at the Colony.

Easter Seal Society – 1947

Alpha Chi Omega’s association with the Easter Seal Society began in 1947. Our obligation to this organization has been met through a bequest from member Florence Staiger Lonn. and through members responded to society’s need at the time for aid to victims of cerebral palsy.

Victims of Domestic Violence – 1992

Responding to the needs of the nineties, members adopted Victims of Domestic Violence as its national philanthropy. Opening out hearts to Victims of Domestic Violence. Alpha Chi Omega's 1992 National Convention, delegates voted to adopt the Support of Victims of Domestic Violence as our national altruistic project.

Talking About Alcohol

This educational program is presented to the women of Alpha Chi Omega collegiate chapters. It provides students with research-based information to assist them in making low-risk decisions regarding the use of alcohol.

Kristin’s Story

This educational program, “A Story of Acquaintance Rape and Depression” is presented across the country to college-age men and women.

Member Assistance
Assistance is available for members who find themselves in need for many and various reasons such as life-style changes or continuing education.

Collegiate Leadership Consultants

Consultants are recent Alpha Chi Omega graduates who are chosen to represent the fraternity at our 132 collegiate chapters during a school year. They provide critical on-site collegiate chapter leadership training and assistance with chapter management issues.

Leadership Training

A leadership training conference is held every other year for chapter presidents and other volunteer officers. Conferences and conventions provide an opportunity for members to hear speakers on various educational topics.

Epsilon Lambda's Contributions

Epsilon Lambda hosts Casino Night every fall to raise money for [ The Alpha Chi Omega Foundation] & [ Victims Of Domestic Violence.] Our chapter works to support our local women's shelter here in Arlington, Texas. Last year Epsilon Lambda raised over $18,000. Not only do Alpha Chi's at The University of Texas in Arlington work hard to make Casino Night such a big success, but also support the philanthropies of other sororities & fraternities on campus. Last year, our Panhellenic Council has also started a Library Philanthropy Project to help the library with its story time project. Our girls had a lot of fun helping out.